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Thursday, 21 June 2012

At 4.00 this afternoon, with very little warning all day, and 2 days before her 11month date, Pelachuta popped out a lovely brown boy - we'd say Chestnut in colour, but for now it's 'wet chestnut' as he was delivered in the only dry 30 minutes we've had all day - we allowed him time to stagger around and find his feet in the rain, so that he had a bit of freedom from the confines of a coat, before rubbing down his saddle and putting a coat on. He's had a few feeds and mum has been patient and watchful over him. 8.08kg

Apple Vale Discovery

Hopefully we'll get some dry days for some decent photos, though at this rate with the weather it may not be before he is weaned!!!

About Me

Starting with 3 female alpacas in August 2008, this blog' follows the development of an alpaca breeding and fleece enterprise: the husbandry, breeding, managing the land and the infrastructure - shelters, fencing, drainage etc., while keeping a day job going, and hopefully in a light-hearted way. Also see our 'sister' site: www.appleknit.co.uk for info on spinning, felting etc.
I enjoy pop and rock music. 'Shooting Stars', with Reeves and Mortimer, makes me cry with laughter - also the IT Crowd, and Miranda.
If you are looking to buy alpacas or fibre products, for any information or guidance, please e-mail: dave@applevalealpacas.co.uk
Web-site: www.applevalealpacas.co.uk